account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecontinent
US /ˈkɑntənənt/
UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
B1Morecreep into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place quietly and stealthily, often without permission.
- To gradually affect or influence something.
A1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the foreseeable
US /fɚ ðə fɔrˈsiəbəl/
UK /fə ðə fɔ:ˈsi:əbl/
- other
- Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
B2Moreglacier
US /ˈgleɪʃər/
UK /ˈglæsiə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Very large river of ice moving down a mountain
B2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Morein length
US /ɪn lɛŋkθ/
UK /in leŋθ/
- Phrase
- Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- Relating to the duration or extent of something.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMorelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Moremove out
US /muv aʊt/
UK /mu:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a house or flat permanently.
- To advance from a defensive position.
A2Moreocean
US /ˈoʃən/
UK /'əʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Large body of salt water; a large sea
A2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon record
US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/
- Adverb
- Formally and publicly stated
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
A1Moreon the margins
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in the border areas or edges of something.
- In a position of being outside the mainstream; marginalized or excluded.
A1Morepeel off
US /pil ɔf/
UK /pi:l ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- To become detached or separated from something.
A2Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moresheer size
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
- Phrase
- The extensive or considerable scale of something.
C1Moresheet
US /ʃit/
UK /ʃi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- Piece of thin flat metal, plastic or glass
A2Moreshelf
US /ʃɛlf/
UK /ʃelf/
- Countable Noun
- Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- Flat board attached to a wall to put things on
A2TOEICMoresouthern
US /ˈsʌðərn/
UK /ˈsʌðən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a region in the south
A2Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMorespeed up
US /spid ʌp/
UK /spi:d ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move more quickly
A2Moresplit off
US /splɪt ɔf/
UK /split ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become separated or detached from something.
- To form a separate, independent organization from a larger one.
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretake for example
US
UK
- Phrase
- To use as an instance or illustration.
A1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Morezone in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To focus attention or effort completely on something.
B1More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- split off: To become separated or detached from something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- set up
- peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- creep into: To enter a place quietly and stealthily, often without permission.
- such as: For example; like
- speed up: To move more quickly
- due to: Because of; owing to
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- at least: As a minimum
- zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- on the margins: Located in the border areas or edges of something.
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- level: Specific height of something
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- antarctica: An extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to , feet deep
- glacier: Very large river of ice moving down a mountain
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Cosmic Journeys - Fate of Antarctica
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/31Ever wondered what's happening at the bottom of the world? This video dives into the fascinating science behind Antarctic ice loss, explaining everything from the Thwaites Glacier to sea level rise. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to climate science and complex sentence structures, making it a fantastic way to boost your English skills!
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